How far is Thompson, ND from Watford City, ND?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Thompson and Watford City is 286.52 miles (461.1 km).
Flight distance from Thompson, ND to Watford City, ND is 286.52 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 40 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 37 minutes to travel from Thompson to Watford City with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Thompson, North Dakota to Watford City, North Dakota is: 339.6 miles (546.54 km) by car.
Driving from Thompson to Watford City will take approximately 05 hours 33 minutes.
#1 Thompson
City in North Dakota, United States
| Population | 1027 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 47°46'25"N 97°6'35"W |
| Latitude | 47.7735900 |
| Longitude | -97.1098000 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Watford City
City in McKenzie County, North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 7835 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 47°48'8"N 103°16'60"W |
| Latitude | 47.8022400 |
| Longitude | -103.2832500 |
| Altitude | 646 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Watford City: Main Street North (-103.283174,47.80224)
Estimated Travel Time Between Thompson and Watford City
The distance between Thompson and Watford City is 547 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 04 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Thompson and Watford City. The current time is 00:18:34.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11 hours 18 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 29 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 47 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 39 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 51 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 31 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 14 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 45.36 liters (11.98 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Thompson and Watford City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Thompson to Watford City is $43.52 (diesel $58.49).
North Dakota gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.63 | $3.97 | $4.33 | $4.88 |
| Total | $43.52 | $47.61 | $51.85 | $58.49 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in North Dakota ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.632 (Diesel $4.881) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Thompson and Watford City (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
